Leconte-1848
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Elaphrus cicatricosus
Elaphrus cicatricosus is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Elaphrinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1848. It is native to North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The genus Elaphrus comprises beetles that are frequently mistaken for tiger beetles (Cicindelinae) due to their similar appearance and ground-dwelling habits.
Harpalus compar
Harpalus compar is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalalinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1848. It belongs to the large genus Harpalus, which contains over 400 described species and represents one of the most diverse genera within the family Carabidae. The species is known from North America, with records from both the United States and Canada.
Harpalus megacephalus
Harpalus megacephalus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, subfamily Harpalalinae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1848. The species epithet "megacephalus" (Greek for "large-headed") likely refers to a relatively enlarged head capsule compared to congeners. As a member of the large genus Harpalus, it belongs to a group of primarily nocturnal, ground-dwelling beetles commonly found in open habitats across North America.